Mighty Tropical Cyclone Debbie Shows Us Her Fury (Sailing SV Sarean) Ep. 3

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7 жыл бұрын

Tucked up a mangrove creek with preparations done, we await the arrival of a Category 5 Tropical Cyclone (TC Debbie) - and she was a BEAST! Watch as we sit through 3 days of furious weather, then head back to Shute Harbour to find the carnage there.
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@vincentrusso4332 4 ай бұрын

That was awesome, thanks for the ride along. Wow, what a great call to head to the mangroves.. praise the Lord - Surry Virginia USA

@truthseekerhill4262 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I’ve been through a cat 5 in my house. Watching your husbands face I know exactly how he was feeling. This year I fulfilled one of my hurricane preparedness projects, I bought an RV. I live in south west Florida. If we have one coming my way I batten down the house, pack up the cats and get out of the way. Enjoyed your video. 🦋💞

@fitfogey 2 жыл бұрын

The mangroves saved not only your boat but also your lives. That cyclone was nasty.

@cioran66 5 жыл бұрын

I live on a sailboat since 8 years on the westcoast of British Columbia and been through some stuff but *wow* that cyclone you had to deal with ...! Glad you and the boat are ok! Thanks for sharing!

@howardbodiford7130 4 жыл бұрын

This is one of my all time favorite videos, thank you for sharing it. Hope y’all are still doing good .

@shaggybreeks 7 жыл бұрын

Wow. This is by far the best footage of a cyclone I've ever seen in terms of what it's like to be there. I've been in a couple on land, and once, had the eye pass directly over me, which is just like they say -- dead calm and clear, inside a circular wall of clouds, knowing that the full force is going to come again in a few minutes. WELL DONE! Well prepared, and a great video. You deserve an award. Amazing!!!

@SailingSVSarean 7 жыл бұрын

Ha Yes, I have to say that I was the first to leap under shelter once the NE winds started to kick in after the EYE Shaggybreeks - it was brutal! I wrote an article about it which people have enjoyed. You can find it here: www.svsarean.com/single-post/Our-Extraordinary-Experience-with-Tropical-Cyclone-Debbie-in-The-Whitsundays .... Great to have you on board!

@barbaralivingstone3383 6 жыл бұрын

shaggybreeks m

@BrianSmith-yn2zg 6 жыл бұрын

You two in the lightening....PRICELESS!!!!

@strietermarinesurvey1415 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! So glad all three of you were okay, and the other vessels too. So sad to see the devastation, brought tears to my eyes watching! Thanks happy travels!

@LasVegasVocalist 7 жыл бұрын

OMG!!! That was incredible! Glad you two survived that brutal storm and thank you for sharing such an experience. You've Lived To Sail Another Day!

@SailingSVSarean 7 жыл бұрын

We did indeed! So glad you enjoyed our video - I have just posted a live radio recording made during that time on our facebook page if you are interested check it out on facebook.com/sailingsvsarean

@alavitamobilebusinesssolut3809 7 жыл бұрын

I have been on the edge of my seat for days waiting for Ep. 3 and had just about given up! Thanks so much for giving us a real taste of the nasty weather a TS can deliver and how to weather it best-a bit of good seamanship and a bit of luck seems like!

@SailingSVSarean 7 жыл бұрын

Hey thank you so much for checking back in on us. We don't always have reliable internet which can make uploading challenging - but we are aiming at a new vid every fortnight if that helps! Yes we felt very happy with our prep - and had luck on our side. I didn't get great footage of it, however about 200m from us there was a long strip of mangroves (say 80metres long) completely ripped out of the ground - so yes - lucky is the word :) If you subscribe and click on the 'bell' on the top right, you will receive notifications of our vids so you won't miss out. Happy days!

@lordkestlerful 6 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks for sharing glad you're ok

@Rickcpt 6 жыл бұрын

Dingy up and sprayhood up. very courageous.. well done with the tying up in the mangroves.. incredible footage.. thanks

@SailingSVSarean 6 жыл бұрын

+Rick Meijer Cheers Rick, thanks so much for watching!

@peteraustin9728 5 жыл бұрын

A very interesting Vid, a good learning experience going through that Cyclone and coming out unscathed.

@captainlee1 7 жыл бұрын

WOW what an experience you have had, smart sailors move off moorings and find good shelter as you guys did bravo....:O)

@sailingsanssouci9632 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, pretty wild. Thanks for the video!

@brownievp3853 6 жыл бұрын

Glad you guys made it, thank you for sharing.

@SailingSVSarean 6 жыл бұрын

+Brownie VP We are too! Thank you Brownie - thanks so much for watching!

@travelandexposhowsaustrali5242 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks For Taking Your Time

@Dakotadarkwolf 4 жыл бұрын

This was fun. Thank you for sharing this video! It was almost like I was there with these people. I do love a good storm. Specially when you are on a boat..

@geoffthefarmer 7 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks for sharing.

@SailingSVSarean 7 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Jeff!

@cbpaton53 6 жыл бұрын

... wow indeed, brilliant vids, thank you

@SailingSVSarean 6 жыл бұрын

+charles paton It's a pleasure Charles! So many lessons in nature ;)

@oisin1980 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful boat. Great video. Thank you. .

@scooter183 5 жыл бұрын

I love the mangroves , FNQ through and through , I've been in 5 cyclones love it

@gunlokman 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Compelling viewing - right the way through. So glad you made it OK. Thanks for posting.

@timothymignone Жыл бұрын

That lightning means intensifying tropical cyclone and intense spiral rain band

@rimasmeleshyus6545 5 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for the video sharing.

@scuddrunner1 7 жыл бұрын

Wow! Nice move to move to the river. As a kid our family lived in Guam and I spent the night under a bed as Typhoon Karen came through, over 200mph winds. I can relate to the scary winds and damage. You have a great attitude!!

@davidsowens 3 жыл бұрын

You folks did so well to find shelter for you and your boat during Debbie! Great job!

@terryg3921 6 жыл бұрын

You are brave folks. Great video. Thanks

@SailingSVSarean 6 жыл бұрын

+Terry G Thanks so much for watching Terry!

@jayfixesthings 7 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you made it through that storm! And glad you documented it with your experience. Thanks for sharing.

@SailingSVSarean 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jay - more to come :)

@marceltromp1454 Жыл бұрын

Where is this creek , I'm staying coming season ?

@bilparnell 5 жыл бұрын

Great job tying off so many lines.. you guys did good, and your boat is a strong one! Darren calling out the storm! Way more ballsy than me! Hahaha. Super cool footage.. 👍Thanks for sharing!

@myrccomedy3368 4 жыл бұрын

Thank God you are safe for another sailing adventure.

@elmorcielagomorcielago1146 5 жыл бұрын

Don't know a thing about sailing nor interested, but I watching you two laugh in the face of kaos. You guys are amazing thank you for all the amazing video...

@sassy6292 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! I literally laughed out loud at the lightening scenes! You guy are awesome:)

@SailingSVSarean 6 жыл бұрын

+Frances Holder Haha thanks Frances! We were having a bit of fun by that stage and so glad you got a giggle.

@hanskilian5690 6 жыл бұрын

Sitting here in the comfort of my CapeTown home I was thrilled to share your video, Congratulations on your wise move to moor in the mangrove creek

@markwinter8760 4 жыл бұрын

Fair dinkum mate, hats off to both of you guys. had it have been me i would have been packen it, there is no substitute for experience. Love your video's.

@clareozcbear2640 4 жыл бұрын

Wow,you guys handeled this beautifully,!

@roadracer247 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience. And thank you for not adding a bunch of music. It’s much more interesting to hear the storm! Subbed!

@antonjohndell1519 4 жыл бұрын

AGREE !

@johnfoxamsterdamnl2725 2 жыл бұрын

Agree indeed. Very nice video. And how relaxed the two of you are. Such cool people. Would love to join the two of you on a sailing trip 😉😁😀

@marceltromp1454 Жыл бұрын

Which creek is this , I'm staying next season!

@MrWhiteamin 2 жыл бұрын

Miss both of you , The month is not same , and you both ha\ve that look in the eye. Bumpy rides can be quite , ☺

@cnc75adventures49 5 жыл бұрын

😮 you shared great seamanship and safely watch Mother Nature get crazy she can be a little feisty but got to love it incredible 👍👍

@kevinwilliams5521 Жыл бұрын

Greatest storm on a boat I've seen. Enjoyed every minute of it. Salute to u and ur family. I'm from philadelphia but love that type of life.

@bobdillon4612 7 жыл бұрын

That was totally insane thx for the ride""}

@T25de 5 жыл бұрын

Great audio for a quick snooze Can’t beat the sound of rain hitting

@tonymorgan2813 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing video, you guys captured mother nature at it's worst first hand... spectacular. Glad that you survived and came out unscathed.

@edwojtecki3851 Жыл бұрын

This is a great clip to show the dangers of voyaging and the strategy to survive said storms. Kudos to the crew.

@apom316 4 жыл бұрын

This totally crazy. Glad you guys safe!

@evanofelipe 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience with us. A great decision to use 'nature' to 'defy nature'. Being in such a narrow creek you've avoided being run into and limited the destructive forces of fetch. It was a brave decision, but the right one as it turned out.

@SailingSVSarean 6 жыл бұрын

Yes we were lucky to have found that spot that's for sure. I feel for those in the Carribean who have lost so much recently. They seem much less protected over there...

@jonp6434 4 жыл бұрын

It brings a satisfying feelings to have to see your shelter/boat survived a storm of this magnitude and kept you safe... 👍 ***edit: feels sad for the other boats... 😢

@brianguidry5246 7 жыл бұрын

Glad to know that you made it through the storm safely! I can't get over the sound of the wind! Thank you for sharing your experience.

@SailingSVSarean 6 жыл бұрын

I know Brian - I can't still hear it in my mind when I think back at times. Nature truly is amazing!

@pjboudwin2730 3 жыл бұрын

One thing I've learned in my life is I'll never say is that all you have to a hurricane but I'm glad y'all made it through it okay.

@lizflorom6021 3 жыл бұрын

Love the storm!!!

@markjessurun1294 4 жыл бұрын

Ow boy i love storms like this but than at anchor close to shore rather than open seas !! Enjoy the Ride thank U JESUS !!!

@gfd635 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Leaned some interesting engine bits...well done.

@BernalilloGirl 7 жыл бұрын

Very good job! The wreckage was heartbreaking. So glad you went into the mangroves. Fair winds to you both. Look forward to seeing more of your videos.

@SailingSVSarean 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Marcia. Yes it was hard to see all the wrecked yachts - also the devastation on land. Very humbling. Thank you for following along!

@svelandoilterritorio7393 5 жыл бұрын

What an experience!

@pocketchange1951 5 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel, just blew on board , thanks to TC Debbie

@RichCorbett 7 жыл бұрын

Amazing footage. So wise of you to prepare and make the decisions you did.

@SailingSVSarean 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rich. Keep watching for more!

@pojucanpaulucci9052 5 жыл бұрын

Wow. ... Unbelievable.... Great job. .. From Brazil.

@Rittlesleo 5 жыл бұрын

How scary! We left North Carolina this summer and I'm glad we did! No damage to our boat, thankfully. Many sad human stories though. Happy that you came through ok

@fabricionovellino8077 6 жыл бұрын

Nice and crazy people. Congratulations for the big adventure. Hello from Brazil.

@SailingSVSarean 6 жыл бұрын

+Fabricio Novellino Hi Fabricio! Thank you! Wishing you all the best from Australia - thanks so much for watching!

@henrymorgan3982 7 жыл бұрын

Hard core guys! Glad to see you safe and well. Cheers!

@SailingSVSarean 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Henry - stay in touch!

@adolph289 6 жыл бұрын

AWESOME JOB

@Jimjettrain333 7 жыл бұрын

Hats off to you guys great footage. That's as close as I need to be to a cyclone.

@SailingSVSarean 7 жыл бұрын

We're with you Mick! Thanks for following along.

@antoniothomas281 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video, thank you for making it 👍

@rustie4242 7 жыл бұрын

Great vid, you really showed the brutality of a cyclone. You of course made the most important decision of heading to the mangroves early enough to get a good spot. Mariners, other boats and land are the natural enemy at a time like this. I am amazed how many boat still had jibs on furlers. rule number one is remove excess windage... I guess some people have deep pockets. We are glad you survived to sail another day, cheers, Russell & Malene

@SailingSVSarean 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Russell. Glad you enjoyed our vid - it was pretty out there at times trying to capture the footage! Wishing you both well and hope you keep following ;)

@rhett4027 6 жыл бұрын

this is good experience for me

@frankgerlach5059 7 жыл бұрын

Amazing footage of you're survival and thanks too for the video's that showed the storm at it's worst and you two at your best. Hope you will continue to show video's of your sailing and what it entails to sail in this day and age. Good show at they used to say and maybe still do, but whatever the saying, a great, great video and hope you can make more. Thanks again and always.

@SailingSVSarean 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Frank - we are glad you enjoy our work. We plan to put vids out fortnightly depending on internet coverage - so please follow along!

@johntstanley1 4 жыл бұрын

Your a beautiful lady. Something about your expression during the event has me listening listening listening... keep up the effort.. im a fan..

@howardrich9355 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers mates! You are the best!

@StormchaserIB 9 ай бұрын

Such experienced yachties ... you make me proud to be an Aussie sailor in the way that there's never any drama or theatre. I know that feeling where you've done everything possible to prepare, however Mother Nature will ultimately make the call on how you and your yacht come through. Thanks for sharing the vulnerability so honestly .... I felt like I was onboard with you.

@000001willy 7 жыл бұрын

I am amazed that your dodger and bimini stayed on.

@sailingyoumeandjosapea6770 5 жыл бұрын

Mfanawemkosi Fakudze that’s what I thought

@diamondfirst9956 5 жыл бұрын

And bimini doesn't move at all despite the wind and "horizontal" rain, I don't get it...

@ralphholiman7401 5 жыл бұрын

I believe I would send a gift to whomever sewed your bimini and dodger. They did a good job!

@fakjam19 7 жыл бұрын

Best place to ride out a storm on a boat! Great vid, y'all take care!

@SailingSVSarean 7 жыл бұрын

Al Martinez Thanks Al - see you in the next video!

@loydsa 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video thank you so much for thinking to make it under such circumstances.

@johnberry7697 4 жыл бұрын

Wow. Great footage

@noel3070 7 жыл бұрын

That's the only detailed coverage I've seen of the aftermath from the cyclone. Its like there's been a media black-out on Airlie Beach to stop visitors from getting discouraged. And yes very sad to see the number of boats damaged, you folks did the right thing hiding up the creek. Its surprising anyone would leave a boat on a mooring anywhere around Airlie and Shute with heavy whether coming. Its one of my favorite places I know the area recover.. Great video!!!

@SailingSVSarean 7 жыл бұрын

Yes, very sad to see all the damage. Nature sure can beat you up when she gets the hankering Noel !

@flower2364 5 жыл бұрын

Good choice to hold up...stay safe guys...

@battyprofessor 7 жыл бұрын

wow that is awesome! Thank you so much for filming it but so sad to see the complete devastation. Well done for taking precautions and surviving

@SailingSVSarean 7 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed our film - please keep following!

@bensteel3944 7 жыл бұрын

Have to say I don't think I have seen anything quite like that .... wow wow wow.

@MerrittW 7 жыл бұрын

Wow very impressive truly great footage of what its actually like in a cyclone, sounds like a 747 on full throttle is right next to you, Happy your both safe :o)

@SailingSVSarean 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Merritt - she was pretty full on!

@thelittledojo 6 жыл бұрын

Incredible experience. Glad you are safe.

@SailingSVSarean 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve.

@promaster185 6 жыл бұрын

Glad your safe and thanks for manning the camera during such a horrific time.

@SailingSVSarean 6 жыл бұрын

+promaster185 THANK YOU!

@vincent7520 5 жыл бұрын

Definitely made the right choice ! … I guess you feel also very very lucky. Thanks or posting.

@000001willy 7 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you guys survive. Good video. A few lessons to be learned.

@SailingSVSarean 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you - glad you enjoyed it.

@luludawg1 4 жыл бұрын

Your hubby always has his hand on his JUNK! Holding on for life.

@donnakawana 4 жыл бұрын

The sound is deafening I can't have imagined what that must have been like....this is my first video . An to see how u lock eyes with each other saying so much whilst saying nothing at all !!!! I see both ur determination to see this thru in your faces.. I am so glad you made it.. But so very sorry those who didn't!!!🤘❤😊⛵🌞🌴❗

@ivavossi 5 жыл бұрын

That must be heart breaking to see your place of living destroyed like that. Nice job on the video and hats off to your courageousness during the storm that had to have been quite frightening.

@MylesNicholas 7 жыл бұрын

What a brilliant idea to seek sanctuary in the mangrove creels.

@SailingSVSarean 7 жыл бұрын

Indeed Myles. It's been a Mariners tactic for years as that's where people went in the days before marina's. Thank you for watching - fair winds

@brieneaton8578 7 жыл бұрын

DAMMITALL ! ! ! Thank what ever God or Lucky Coin you believe in . That must have been not nice. Two Skippers making like you have ice in your veins . But your eyes told us. I feel so sorry for all the folks that lost so much. Their homes; wet and dry; business. and lives. BTY, I like your small clip using Mother Nature's Strobe Light. Stay safe .

@SailingSVSarean 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Brien! That lightening storm when on for well over 12hours - amazing and humbling all at once. Glad you enjoyed it. We'll see you in the next video.

@36hcso 7 жыл бұрын

Wow, amazing video!!!

@SailingSVSarean 7 жыл бұрын

David Dear Glad you enjoyed it David - follow along for more!

@MrEmilio6969 5 жыл бұрын

I love cyclone Debbie

@larou14 4 жыл бұрын

Wouahhh...pas peureux ces gens-là !?!?! Super courageux car c'est sûr et certain que jamais je serais rester sur un bateau lors d'un ouragan !!! Bravo à ces gens-là !!! Par contre, c'est une excellente idée de se cacher dans la mangrove !!! yes !!! ;-)

@cigarmann 6 жыл бұрын

The cat looks rock solid

@ahahahahahaahahaa 4 жыл бұрын

Mangroves are amazing...

@paulsimpsonboatbuilder8131 4 жыл бұрын

That was an amazing video I thought you were worse so calm

@00708046 3 жыл бұрын

You chose a very good spot !

@mysurlytrucker7510 7 жыл бұрын

really well done on how you tied everything down, totally sux for all those lost dreams.

@SailingSVSarean 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks David - yes, as lovers of yachts it was heartbreaking to see so many damaged. We hear quite a few boats were just taken to the dump - let's hope someone can make use of the wasted parts - and that others get rolling again!